Glaziers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,300 | $17.93 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,080 | $27.44 |
| Mean (average) | $59,720 | $28.71 |
| 90th percentile | $89,790 | $43.17 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Glaziers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,520 | $32,210 | $62,900 | 260 | 0.32 |
| Alaska | $63,000 | $48,000 | $75,560 | 270 | 2.22 |
| Arizona | $56,560 | $44,020 | $70,480 | 2,370 | 1.94 |
| Arkansas | $44,700 | $30,600 | $55,590 | 480 | 0.97 |
| California | $64,040 | $47,890 | $121,620 | 7,020 | 1.02 |
| Colorado | $62,340 | $47,290 | $80,770 | 2,040 | 1.88 |
| Connecticut | $63,840 | $45,500 | $92,180 | 690 | 1.09 |
| District of Columbia | $78,390 | $60,310 | $82,680 | 200 | 0.76 |
| Florida | $47,030 | $27,280 | $63,200 | 6,370 | 1.71 |
| Georgia | $43,340 | $34,670 | $71,210 | 2,530 | 1.37 |
| Hawaii | $80,800 | $51,230 | $104,950 | 280 | 1.19 |
| Idaho | $59,850 | $37,770 | $78,730 | 580 | 1.81 |
| Illinois | $61,840 | $45,230 | $101,990 | 1,410 | 0.61 |
| Indiana | $60,210 | $44,820 | $75,360 | 1,270 | 1.05 |
| Iowa | $57,330 | $41,040 | $71,900 | 430 | 0.73 |
| Kansas | $47,090 | $36,830 | $74,480 | 440 | 0.82 |
| Kentucky | $49,110 | $39,150 | $59,410 | 570 | 0.75 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 | $31,870 | $63,080 | 610 | 0.84 |
| Maine | $47,770 | $43,160 | $61,720 | 150 | 0.64 |
| Maryland | $59,890 | $45,870 | $78,880 | 1,820 | 1.75 |
| Massachusetts | $100,810 | $62,220 | $110,650 | 1,080 | 0.79 |
| Michigan | $52,770 | $45,320 | $73,650 | 2,040 | 1.23 |
| Minnesota | $66,130 | $51,300 | $101,880 | 460 | 0.42 |
| Mississippi | $36,750 | $29,680 | $48,830 | 820 | 1.88 |
| Missouri | $51,430 | $29,510 | $81,400 | 630 | 0.57 |
| Montana | $49,360 | $34,880 | $70,000 | 410 | 2.15 |
| Nebraska | $50,190 | $37,460 | $79,020 | 440 | 1.14 |
| Nevada | $49,490 | $44,170 | $74,810 | 730 | 1.24 |
| New Hampshire | $58,850 | $38,840 | $73,340 | 150 | 0.59 |
| New Jersey | $70,890 | $42,340 | $110,020 | 820 | 0.51 |
| New Mexico | $46,940 | $33,380 | $57,140 | 380 | 1.17 |
| New York | $61,760 | $45,080 | $103,730 | 3,400 | 0.93 |
| North Carolina | $46,170 | $37,270 | $60,830 | 840 | 0.45 |
| North Dakota | $61,800 | $40,360 | $68,280 | 80 | 0.48 |
| Ohio | $60,200 | $44,260 | $74,750 | 1,670 | 0.8 |
| Oklahoma | $45,380 | $30,070 | $54,570 | 430 | 0.67 |
| Oregon | $70,890 | $46,760 | $109,740 | 700 | 0.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,810 | $38,680 | $94,270 | 1,510 | 0.66 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,220 | $21,840 | $69,540 | 50 | 0.14 |
| Rhode Island | $61,650 | $47,500 | $99,570 | 150 | 0.8 |
| South Carolina | $50,650 | $36,990 | $68,530 | 740 | 0.86 |
| South Dakota | $47,140 | $42,920 | $58,700 | 220 | 1.25 |
| Tennessee | $48,610 | $37,240 | $63,120 | 880 | 0.71 |
| Texas | $47,730 | $35,500 | $59,990 | 5,850 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $51,470 | $45,160 | $66,170 | 990 | 1.52 |
| Vermont | $60,390 | $48,270 | $63,770 | 110 | 0.98 |
| Virginia | $59,260 | $39,520 | $72,130 | 890 | 0.58 |
| Washington | $66,860 | $46,650 | $131,280 | 1,460 | 1.09 |
| West Virginia | $49,810 | $33,420 | $70,910 | 140 | 0.53 |
| Wisconsin | $62,400 | $46,180 | $97,450 | 580 | 0.53 |
| Wyoming | $55,030 | $52,360 | $76,040 | 70 | 0.68 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for glaziers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for glaziers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Glazier CIP 46.0406
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
- Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
- Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
- Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
- Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
- Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- American Glazing Software AGS WindowPricer
- BidMaster
- D-CALC FACADE 4000
- Work order software
Transferable skills for career changers: Coordination, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control.
Common job titles: Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician), Commercial Glazier, Field Glazier, Glass Installer, Glass Technician (Glass Tech), Glassman, Glazer, Glazier, Glazier Worker, Union Glazier.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do glaziers make?
The national median annual wage for glaziers was $57,080 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $37,300 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $89,790. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do glaziers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and apprenticeship on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is glaziers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of glaziers to change +1.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay glaziers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Massachusetts ($100,810), Hawaii ($80,800), District of Columbia ($78,390). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.